Adapting to the implementation of a medical information system: a comparison of short- versus long-term findings

J Med Syst. 1987 Feb;11(1):11-20. doi: 10.1007/BF00992596.

Abstract

This study compares short and long-term responses of a panel of hospital employees to the introduction of a Medical Information System. Personality attributes, education, age, and the person's work shift consistently affected the quality of employee adaptation.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Psychological
  • Attitude to Computers*
  • Information Systems*
  • Personnel, Hospital / psychology*
  • Time Factors
  • United States